telecommutes
Works from home
Telecommutes means to work from home or another remote location rather than commuting to an office, typically using computers and telecommunications: She telecommutes three days a week.
The practice became widespread during the COVID-19 pandemic and reshaped expectations about office work.
Residential work area
- remote workEmployment from afar
- flexible hoursAdjustable work schedule
- work-from-homeEmployment from residence
- distributed teamWorkers in separate locations
virtual meetings · coworking space · time zones · employment agreement · freelance · global workforce · offsite · out-of-office
Real-time audiovisual communication online
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- ZoomVideo call platform
- SlackBusiness communication software
- Microsoft TeamsBusiness communication platform
remote desktop · cloud storage · WiFi · bandwidth · screen sharing · headset · webcam · laptop
Managing career and home
- pajamasSleepwear set
- home-basedLocated at residence
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- childcareSupervision of young ones
pet-friendly · isolation · boundaries · self-discipline · routine · autonomy · personal time · family time
Fast internet access
- fiber opticLight-based data transmission
- ethernetWired networking standard
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- upload speedOutbound transfer rate
download speed · latency · network security · firewall · IT support · ergonomic chair · standing desk · desk setup
Total greenhouse gases produced
- salary adjustmentChange in compensation amount
- cost of livingPrice of basic necessities
- digital nomadRoaming online professional
- relocationPermanent change of residence
home office
Residential work area
- remote workEmployment from afar
- flexible hoursAdjustable work schedule
- work-from-homeEmployment from residence
distributed team · virtual meetings · coworking space · time zones · employment agreement · freelance · global workforce · offsite · out-of-office · corporate culture
video conferencing
Real-time audiovisual communication online
Microsoft Teams · remote desktop · cloud storage · WiFi · bandwidth · screen sharing · headset · webcam · laptop · dual monitors
work-life balance
Managing career and home
- pajamasSleepwear set
- home-basedLocated at residence
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
childcare · pet-friendly · isolation · boundaries · self-discipline · routine · autonomy · personal time · family time · solitude
broadband
Fast internet access
- fiber opticLight-based data transmission
- ethernetWired networking standard
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
upload speed · download speed · latency · network security · firewall · IT support · ergonomic chair · standing desk · desk setup · UPS
carbon footprint
Total greenhouse gases produced
- salary adjustmentChange in compensation amount
- cost of livingPrice of basic necessities
- digital nomadRoaming online professional